Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today unveiled legislation that would enhance public safety and strengthen Maine’s mental health system while respecting Maine’s longstanding outdoor traditions. Specifically, the Governor’s bill would establish an injury and violence prevention program at the Maine … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a lecture on “Black Mainers and the Struggle for Freedom and Equality in the 19th Century” by Andy O’Brien on Saturday, February 24th at the University of Maine’s Glickman Library. The lecture starts at 1:30.  … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, today announced that the State of Maine has selected a section of state-owned Sears Island that is reserved for port development as its preferred site for a port facility … Continue reading →

Portland Police responded to 5 Portland Street for a report of a stabbing on Monday, February 19, at 11:22 am.  Upon arrival, a 36 year-old man was lying on the ground with an apparent stab wound.  He was transported to … Continue reading →

Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is assisting the Waterville Police Department with a shooting incident that happened this morning according to a press release issued by Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, Maine Department of Public Safety just before noon … Continue reading →

There is speculation out there that President Valdimar Putin of Russia is Donald Trump’s piggy bank, a/k/a Sugar Daddy.  A piggy  bank Trump can break into to pay his legal bills when he needs to.   The more Trump stands up … Continue reading →

The volunteers of Mt. Joy Orchard are hosting two events on Saturday. February 24th at the Orchard on the East End of Portland according to Aaron Parker, a professional landscaper, who has been a volunteer at the Orchard since its … Continue reading →

Saco Bay Marine, LLC, of Biddeford, a boatyard transiting to clean energy, was awarded a $28,710 grant to install rooftop solar according to a press release issued from the office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today.  It’s estimated this 19-kilowatt … Continue reading →

“We were going to leave it here in front of City Hall until tomorrow.  But I guess we won’t now,” said a laughing Keith Forest, a/k/a Tater around 1:45 pm today.  “Tater”, who grows potatos,  and several others from the … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today announced $10.4 million for the city of Portland to improve accessibility at the Portland Internatioal Jetport terminal.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminals Program award, made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funds the … Continue reading →